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Change the way you see your world! Study in South Africa with AIFS

CISabroad study and intern abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support before, during and after; insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pickup - all as the core of our program package. Some programs a...

Spend a semester or academic year in captivating Stellenbosch with AIFS. Earn up to 15 credits studying at the University of Stellenbosch. Courses are taught in English.
Choose your course of study on the Full Curriculum Program. Volunteer opportunities and a Learning for Sustainable Community Engagement Program are also options.
Limited opportunities exist for students with an interest i...

Namibia and South Africa provide a rich context in which to explore the them of nation-building. as these two countries demonstrate that the transition to independence is both a beautiful and painful process. Students learn about historical and present-day challenges in creating national identity, an inclusive multi-party democracy, and a model for development. Studying Namibia and South Afri...

Field experience in and around Cape Town is a core component in our Cape Town Direct Enrollment - University of Cape Town program. Enroll in an IES Abroad field experience course focusing on environmental studies, health studies, or management, and take the rest of your classes at the renowned University of Cape Town.
Through these opportunities, you will get a first-hand look at the city's...

Live and study in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, featuring historic architecture, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to outdoor and sporting activities. Stellenbosch is in the heart of South Africa's wine country, providing the cuisine, culture, and stunning scenery that entails. Surrounded by mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley, it offers the best of both worlds: a small...

Port Elizabeth, otherwise known as the "friendly city" or simply PE, is South Africa's fifth largest city. Life in PE revolves around the beach, where ocean sports rule: swimming, snorkeling, surfing, bodysurfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, fishing, boating, and scuba diving are all readily available. PE's Humewood Beach has achieved international Blue Flag status and the city is a nature lover's...

Semester at Sea is a global journey that brings students face-to-face with a diversity of our world's cultures and perspectives. Every spring and fall, Semester at Sea explores up to 11 developed and emerging countries and 15 cities on a 100-day voyage.
Students represent nearly 25 different countries and 250 institutions, and with the faculty, staff, and crew become a supportive and colla...

Be an active participant in the hope-triumphs-over-oppression culture of Cape Town during CIEE’s Arts and Sciences program. You’ll get involved with the local community in so many ways – from community service to visits to local theater, museums, and historical sites – and take rigorous courses at the University of Cape Town. Don’t miss this chance to have an adventure to remember, while gainin...

Seamester offers unique educational voyages where students spend an entire semester at sea, sailing between countries and continents. For more than 40 years, we have consistently delivered outstanding educational experiences for students. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom.
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Port Elizabeth, one of the largest cities in South Africa, make for an exciting destination to broaden your knowledge and skills in nursing. Not only does it offer plenty of leisure and travel opportunities, but it gives you a wide platform to build on your degree.
CEA students interested in nursing can take relevant courses at our partner university, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University ...

Explore issues of multiculturalism, ethnicity, and identity in the context of South Africa, from historical and contemporary perspectives.
This program focuses on South Africa’s ethnic diversity. In a typical semester, students complete four homestays — each providing the opportunity to meet and interact with South Africans from different geographic and ethnic backgrounds. The strong empha...

As South Africa's older university, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. Today, UCT has become as diverse as South Africa itself, with more than 50 percent of the student population coming from African communities. Arcadia offers the chance of a lifetime to study at UCT, embracing all that South Africa has to offer while enhancing your...

Despite the high profile media attention the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) receives, relatively little is known about its biology and the IUCN lists it as Vulnerable. While the total population is unknown, they are frequently found around the South African coast. One could say that the Great White Shark has never really received very good press. Often referred to as a 'man-eater', ...

Experience firsthand the healthcare challenges facing South Africa where, under the Apartheid regime, the vast majority of people had limited or non-existent healthcare until the 1990s. Since then, South Africa's healthcare system has made great strides under majority rule, especially in efforts to reach underserved communities. Today, the country is emerging as a critical battleground for the ...